Fresh Strawberry Cookies

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar and the softened butter using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-5 minutes. (Mixing time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Beat in the egg until well combined. Then, stir in the strawberry puree and vanilla extract. (Mixing time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (Mixing time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View In a shallow bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and the red colored sugar. (Prep time: 1 minute)

Recipe View Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls. Then, roll each ball in the red sugar mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Place the sugared dough balls 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (Bake time: 10-15 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (Cooling time: 15 minutes)